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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
1
In a tense bid to quell disorder, French union leaders vow to shoot resistors as a switchmen strike threatens broader disruption. Officials unite to avert further trouble while authorities warn of road and facility blockages.
Early returns show Herbert Hoover ahead by over a thousand votes in the Democratic poll with Governor Edward R. in N Termes H. Senator Miriamohnaone reports no change and Major General Leonard Wood leads the Republican race. rural precincts lack enough votes to alter standings.
Reported Friday events highlight Brilliance Speakers keeping attendees busy as ad men discuss topics. Charien A fnton Lash Weekly associate editor speaks on stabilizing production Friday evening. Saturday afternoon John Howie Wright from New York is booked for a talk titled Postage.
The Eastern Hocking Coal Co files against FK Coal Co in common pleas court seeking 1.269 million dollars damages plus interest on 1.32 million for three years. Judge Duncan issues a temporary restraining order to stop further coal removal from adjoining property.
Prominent suffrage speakers including Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton and Miss Moriarty will headline a Canton rally. Tickets for luncheon bought by the organizers moved Massillon lines, with many attendees after the luncheon. The event signals Canton’s historic first political meeting with men present and urges women to join a party and prepare for April primaries and November election.
In a common pleas court divorce filing Mia Miller alleges marital discord caused by Harvey Miller and an alleged affair. The wife claims the husband intends to marry the other woman and seeks to prevent remarriage, asserting lack of grounds for divorce.
Saul Marking twenty eight of 1202 Cherryay was killed when he stepped from a wagon into the path of a car driven by A F Deibel of Carnes on North Industry Road Wednesday. Witnesses say Marking turned, jumped from the wagon, and was struck before brakes could stop the auto. Deibel and his passenger were with police while Carnes farm witnesses testified. Marking, a longtime dealer in lo, was reportedly to be held over until Sunday for further inquiry.
Johnson and Major Leonard Wood lead campaign swings across New Jersey Indiana Montana Oregon and California with plans to reach Illinois Massachusetts Delaware Pennsylvania New York Ohio Indiana and Vermont. Johnson aims May 4 California showdown with Hoover while Wood targets Massachusetts New York Illinois and Ohio as Harding moves through Kokomo Huntington and Akron.
An anxious bridegroom awaits in probate court as the fiancé who was to marry abruptly left. He says he is seeking his prospective bride and hopes to be present when the plans resume. The fragment hints at a disrupted marriage and ongoing legal steps.
A fragment from The Daily News outlines an editorial page feature and notes a marriage license incident. It describes an attempted elopement in Massillon involving a former suitor and the couple’s plan to marry in Canton, with the lover pursuing the pair to prevent the license. Also mentions a lecture by Mire silanche K Corby and local ads about rubber heels.
Floodwaters from a levee breach inundate more than 23 000 acres of farmer land around Muscatine Iowa with residents rushing to high ground and nearby towns reporting rising water levels and evacuation notices.
Sheriff W. Cathon announced he would urge the peace officers to impose the maximum penalty under the prohibition act. He cited past fines of 200 and said owners have three hours to pay. A federal raid in Brewster led to confiscation of a weapon and the arrest of George Tray as investigators searched for connections to a broader liquor distribution.
Proceedings reveal a challenge to a divorce decree granted by Superior Judge Frank Langan. Richards says a complaint will allege lack of jurisdiction by Judge Lane fan and is expected to be filed next week in California amid reports of collusion.
French occupation sparks crisis as German cabinet nears fall amid clashes in Frankfurt and Ruhr region. Reports say civilians shot by French troops and rising tensions threaten Berlin's government.
City engineer William Carver told Builders Exchange members that issuing 26 000 bonds for streets and 30 bonds for the sewerage system will improve parks and provide room for future trees. He cited need for a public playground and room for more housing for workers as primaries near April.
David Seitner of the Seltner Co purchased the half interest in the Marketay 8 building from Sherlock. The deal value was not disclosed. The Leitner Co will occupy the building, as before, with Sol Toronske retaining the remaining half and the rest of the investment.
Canton to mark Arbor Day Friday with school wide program led by Superintendent Wilson students will beautify grounds by picking up litter and urged to plant trees at home while participating in a city cleanup. Arbor Day plans include activities and planting efforts to foster community environmental effort.
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